Four Seasons at South Knolls

Independent Assessment

Four Seasons at South Knolls was confirmed as a genuine, large, gated 55+ community with consistent multi-source agreement on its K. Hovnanian origin, 936-home build-out figure, and 24,000-square-foot clubhouse. A notable nuance: because Orleans Homes has continued development after K. Hovnanian's original phase reportedly sold out in 2014, this community includes both resale inventory and, per at least one source, ongoing new-construction activity — its construction status is classified as mixed rather than purely completed/resale, and buyers should confirm current new-construction availability directly with Orleans Homes or a local agent. Reported HOA fees vary slightly across sources ($328 vs. $250/month), which is treated as a plausible range reflecting different reporting dates.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a large, gated, K. Hovnanian-originated 55+ community with a substantial 24,000-square-foot clubhouse, and who are comfortable with a community that may still include a small amount of active new-construction inventory alongside resale homes, are a strong fit for Four Seasons at South Knolls. Its Jackson location, roughly 20 minutes from Point Pleasant's beaches and boardwalk, also suits buyers who want a more rural Ocean County setting within reach of the Jersey Shore.

Homes, Builders & Development History

K. Hovnanian originally developed Four Seasons at South Knolls beginning in 2003, offering 12 floor plans from 1,546 to 2,557 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two-car garages; that original phase was reported sold out by 2014. Orleans Homes has since continued development of the community, with a final phase expected to add 53 single-family homes toward the community's reported 936-home build-out total.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported resale activity at Four Seasons at South Knolls has ranged from roughly $480,000 (a 2023 sale) to current active listings in the $575,000-$599,000 range, reflecting typical appreciation over that period. Buyers should request current closed comparables and, separately, current new-construction pricing from Orleans Homes for the community's final phase, from a local agent familiar with the Jackson market.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Four Seasons at South Knolls presents a mixed picture: K. Hovnanian's original phase reportedly sold out by 2014 and is now resale-only, while Orleans Homes has continued development toward the community's reported 936-home build-out with a final phase of 53 additional homes. Buyers considering an Orleans Homes new-construction purchase should review current builder warranties and standard finishes directly; buyers considering a K. Hovnanian-era resale home should budget for a full independent inspection and request the association's current financials and reserve study.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Four Seasons at South Knolls are subject to Jackson Township and Ocean County property tax at the current municipal and county rate. Buyers should confirm current tax figures directly with the Ocean County Tax Assessor's office and request the association's current financials and reserve study before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Four Seasons at South Knolls centers its social and fitness life on its 24,000-square-foot clubhouse, offering an indoor pool, spa, sauna, and a wide range of hobby and meeting rooms within a gated, K. Hovnanian-originated single-family setting. Because development has continued under Orleans Homes since K. Hovnanian's original phase sold out, residents may include a mix of long-tenured owners and newer arrivals.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Four Seasons at South Knolls is located in Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, a comparatively rural setting relative to other Ocean County South communities, roughly 20 minutes from the beaches and boardwalk of Point Pleasant. The community is accessible via I-195 for commuting and shore access.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Four Seasons at South Knolls is described by secondary sources as an age-restricted community welcoming residents 55 and better. The community's own recorded governing-document language was not independently reviewed, so buyers should confirm the community's actual current age-verification and occupancy-restriction standard directly with the HOA. New Jersey's *NJ Realtors v. Township of Berkeley* (App. Div. 2024) ruling concerned a municipal ordinance restricting property ownership by age, not a private HOA's right to restrict occupancy, so it does not affect the enforceability of the community's own private age-restriction covenants.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Orleans Homes has continued building at Four Seasons at South Knolls after K. Hovnanian's original phase reportedly sold out, buyers should confirm directly whether any given home is new construction (Orleans Homes) or resale (K. Hovnanian-era), since builder warranties, finishes, and pricing dynamics can differ meaningfully between the two. No single reliable current HOA fee figure was independently confirmed (sources cite both $250 and $328/month); buyers should confirm the current exact amount directly with the association.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Jackson, Four Seasons at South Knolls is the larger of the two K. Hovnanian-originated Four Seasons communities covered here, with a reported 936-home build-out versus Four Seasons at Metedeconk Lakes' 778 homes, and is distinguished by its ongoing Orleans Homes-led development rather than being fully resale like its Jackson sibling. Both communities share K. Hovnanian's large-clubhouse, resort-style amenity approach, differing mainly in build-out status and clubhouse specifics.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory, any remaining Orleans Homes new-construction availability, recent closed comparables, and current HOA pricing at Four Seasons at South Knolls.

Is Four Seasons at South Knolls still building new homes?

K. Hovnanian's original phase reportedly sold out by 2014, but Orleans Homes has continued development since, with a final phase of up to 53 additional homes reported. Confirm current new-construction availability directly with Orleans Homes or a local agent.

Is Four Seasons at South Knolls legally age-restricted?

Sources describe it as an age-restricted community for residents 55 and better. The association's recorded governing-document language was not independently reviewed; confirm the exact current standard directly with the HOA.

What is the HOA fee at Four Seasons at South Knolls?

Reported figures range between $250 and $328 per month depending on source and reporting date. Confirm the current exact figure directly with the association.

Does Four Seasons at South Knolls have a golf course?

No evidence of an on-site golf course at Four Seasons at South Knolls was found.